Galaxie Library
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Saturday May 11 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Move and Groove
Join Miss Aimee at the library for this fun music and movement program with plenty of dancing, singing, and playing. Geared for youth ages 2–8 with their caregivers.
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Saturday May 11 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Waggin' Tales
Read to trained therapy dogs in a supportive environment to help build literacy skills and confidence in reading out loud. Event will be held in the Children's Area. Geared for youth ages 5-10.
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Saturday May 11 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Bengali Storytime: Connecting Culture Through Stories
Join community member Rima as she shares children’s stories celebrating Indian culture. This event will be presented in Bengali and English. The Indian language featured will be primarily Bengali. Geared for youth ages 3 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome......More
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Saturday May 11 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Chickens, Chickens, Chickens
Learn about chickens as you get hands on with a hen, a rooster, and even some baby chicks. Geared for youth ages 4 and older with their caregivers. Supported by the Friends of the Wentworth Library.
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Saturday May 11 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Waggin' Tales
Read to trained therapy dogs in a supportive environment to help build literacy skills and confidence in reading out loud. Geared for youth ages 5–10.
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Monday May 13 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Storytime for Babies
Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. Geared for ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.
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Monday May 13 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Bengali Storytime: Connecting Culture Through Stories
Join community member Rima as she shares children’s stories celebrating Indian culture. This event will be presented in Bengali and English. The Indian language featured will be primarily Bengali. Geared for youth ages 3 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome......More
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Monday May 13 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Storytime for Babies
Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. Geared for ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.
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Monday May 13 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Dungeons & Dragons
Enjoy heroic Dungeons & Dragons gameplay through a world filled with magic and monsters. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 12–18.
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Monday May 13 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Cuentos y Cultura: Celebrating Latino Heritage
Dive into Latino heritage with bilingual educator Corina Pastrana for captivating stories and melodies celebrating Latino culture. Enjoy traditional songs and stories, followed by themed crafts. Join us for cultural appreciation and language development in a welcoming e......More
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Tuesday May 14 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Early Literacy Dance Party
Learn and practice early literacy skills while having fun with music and movement at this dance party celebrating spring. Participants are encouraged to dress silly. Geared for youth ages 2–6. Space is limited.
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Tuesday May 14 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Early Literacy Dance Party
Learn and practice early literacy skills while having fun with music and movement at this dance party celebrating spring. Participants are encouraged to dress silly. Geared for youth ages 2–6. Space is limited.
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Tuesday May 14 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Homeschool STEM: Raptors of Minnesota
Explore the different raptors found in Minnesota and their role in the environment. Learn the three key features of all raptors and why they are different from other birds. Presented by The Raptor Center. Geared for youth of all ages and their caregivers. Sponsored by t......More
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Tuesday May 14 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Homework Help
Work with a volunteer for help with homework assignments in any subject. Open to K–12 students, no appointment necessary.
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Tuesday May 14 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Evening Storytime for 2s-6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Tuesday May 14 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Introduction to 3D Printing
Learn how to design your own custom phone stand using 3D modeling software. Participants may print completed designs later using a 3D printer in any Dakota County Library iLAB. Registration required. Geared for adults.
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Tuesday May 14 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Inver Glen Book Discussion Group
Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides. New members are welcome. Geared for adults.
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Tuesday May 14 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Robert Trail History Book Discussion Group
Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Wise Gals" by Nathalia Holt. New members are welcome. Geared for adults.
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Wednesday May 15 9:30am - 11:30am CDT
Build with Train Tracks
Drop in and play with a variety of train accessories. Use your imagination to build the ultimate train track with a variety of tracks, bridges, trains, stations and more. Presented by Lemon Seeds. Geared for ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Wednesday May 15 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Mendota Heights Book Group Online
Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "The Book of Form and Emptiness" by Ruth Ozeki. New members are welcome. Registration required. Geared for adults.
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Wednesday May 15 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Book Bingo for Adults
Play bingo for a chance to win books. Registration required. Geared for adults.
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Wednesday May 15 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Hangout
Drop by Wednesday afternoons from 3–5 pm for a different featured activity in the Teen section each week. All are welcome to share their ideas and suggest different activities for us to try. Geared for youth ages 12 and older.
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Wednesday May 15 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Homework Help
Work with a volunteer tutor for help with homework assignments in any subject. Open to K–12 students, no appointment necessary.
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Wednesday May 15 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Macramé Stone Necklace
Join us for a nature-themed macramé class and learn the art of crafting stunning wrapped stone necklaces. Presented by Make with Sam. Registration required. Geared for adults.
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Thursday May 16 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Stories in Song with Anne Reed
Join us for a lively session where you will hear old songs, sing along, and create a new song together with others in the group. Presented by COMPAS Teaching Artist Ann Reed. Geared for older adults.
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Thursday May 16 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Crafternoon
Bring your own craft to work on while visiting with other makers and get help with individual projects and techniques on the third Thursday of the month. Geared for adults.
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Thursday May 16 2:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
DIY: Sewing Open Studio
Bring your own sewing project for help from our staff expert, or for advice on starting something new. Sewing machines and sergers will be available. Registration required. Geared for adults and youth ages 12 and up.
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Thursday May 16 5:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Traditional Korean Folk Painting
Hear artist Jae Veenstra share a brief story about a traditional Korean folk painting and its cultural significance. Enjoy painting it yourself under the guidance of the instructor. Registration required. Geared for adults.
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Thursday May 16 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Wescott Third Thursday Book Discussion Group
Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month's title is "The Reading List" by Sara Nisha Adams. New members are welcome; social gathering begins at 6 p.m with book discussion starting at 6:30 p.m. Registration required. Geared for adu......More
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Thursday May 16 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Copyright Essentials Online
Join us as an attorney from Springboard’s Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts (MnLA) program will cover legal basics for visual and performing artists. Presented by Springboard for the Arts. Registration required. Geared for adults. Sponsored by MELSA.
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Thursday May 16 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Meet the Author: Dennis Vinar
Join us as Dennis Vinar discusses "How Did You Find Me After All These Years: A Family Memoir", an inspirational real-life tale of rekindled love and reunited family after spending 53 years apart. Presented in partnership with the Rosemount Area Arts Council. Geared for......More
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Thursday May 16 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Cuentos y Cultura: Celebrating Latino Heritage
Dive into Latino heritage with bilingual educator Corina Pastrana for captivating stories and melodies celebrating Latino culture. Enjoy traditional songs and stories, followed by themed crafts. Join us for cultural appreciation and language development in a welcoming e......More
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Friday May 17 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Intro to Paper Cutting
Learn the basics of paper cutting using a Silhouette Cameo® paper cutter and its software. Discover how to import and resize images, select cut settings, load cutting mats, select the right paper and more. Get hands-on practice and make a small project. Registration req......More
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Saturday May 18 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Fix-it Clinic
Bring up to three (3) small household electronics, clothing, jewelry or other items to get help repairing them at this first come, first served fix-it event.
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Saturday May 18 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Waggin' Tales
Read to trained therapy dogs in a supportive environment to help build literacy skills and confidence in reading out loud. Event will be held in the Children's Area. Geared for youth ages 5–10.
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Saturday May 18 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Mobile Sign Shop
Create, carve, and paint your own customized wooden sign inspired by the cabin signs of Northern Minnesota. Presented by artist Peter Haakon Thompson. Registration required. Geared for all ages.
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Saturday May 18 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Sprallage: Spray and Collage
Learn and understand graffiti as an art form. Visualize and freely cut letters out of paper, fabric or 2D materials without drawing or stencils. Combine the artistic elements of collage and spray painting to create your own graffiti art. Presented by SPRAYFiNGER. Regist......More
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Saturday May 18 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Mobile Sign Shop
Create, carve, and paint your own customized wooden sign inspired by the cabin signs of Northern Minnesota. Presented by artist Peter Haakon Thompson. Registration required. Geared for all ages.
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Saturday May 18 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
De-Stress with Dogs
Drop in to de-stress and meet some wonderful therapy dogs. If final exams and projects have been stressing you out, take some time to relax and recharge with other teens in your community. Cuddle a dog, eat a snack, use fidgets, or do some calming coloring. Geared for h......More
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Sunday May 19 1:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Bike Rodeo
Learn bike safety and instructional basics at the Wentworth Library. Event features a short bike ride around the pond, free youth helmets (while supplies last), and other fun bike-related activities. Geared to children of all ages. Registration required through the Cit......More
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Monday May 20 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Storytime for Babies
Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. Geared for ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.
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Monday May 20 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Storytime for Babies
Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. Geared for ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.
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Monday May 20 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
LEGO® Club
Test your building skills with a monthly LEGO® challenge and then display your epic creations at the library until the next LEGO® Club. Geared for youth ages 6–12.
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Monday May 20 5:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Ask a Sewing Mentor
Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one help using a sewing machine. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.
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Monday May 20 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Ask a Sewing Mentor
Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one help using a sewing machine. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.
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Monday May 20 6:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Ask a Sewing Mentor
Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one help using a sewing machine. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.
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Tuesday May 21 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Petite Concert
Join us for a fun filled musical experience. Youths will engage with well known classical music selections through clapping, dancing and singing. Presented by Petite Concerts. Geared for youth ages birth and older.
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Tuesday May 21 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Folk Art Felt Blackbird Online
Craft a vibrant folk-art style red-winged blackbird, using felt fabric and hand embroidery. Learn several decorative stitches and a plied cord technique to create your design. A kit with materials needed for the workshop will be mailed to you prior to the event. This pr......More
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Tuesday May 21 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Homework Help
Work with a volunteer for help with homework assignments in any subject. Open to K–12 students, no appointment necessary.
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Tuesday May 21 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
The Lost 40
Enjoy this mix of Irish traditional music, Minnesota north woods history and folklore with a finely-honed approach to song-arrangement. Geared for adults.